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Therapists provide therapy. AI provides structured support. Not therapy. Why do I say this? Let’s keep it simple here: - AI lacks human connection - AI lacks empathetic skills - AI lacks adaptability Most of all, AI lacks overall presence. But as a therapist, I can do all of this. I’m game to use AI for enhancing therapeutic processes, but not in replacement of the entire discipline. How does any of this sit with you? Let’s talk about it. #therapy #ai

ADHD feels like your thoughts are on shuffle. #adhd

ADHD feels like your mind turning on when others are asleep, and it turning off when others are awake. #adhd

ADHD feels like ongoing skepticism of reality on a daily basis. #adhd

ADHD is hating gaslighting while calling yourself lazy. #adhd

ADHD is the urge to do it all within the next hour so you become paralyzed for the next 4 days. #adhd

ADHD is being told instructions and all you remember is how loud the lights are today. #adhd

ADHD is drinking all the water today convinced you’ll make up missing a weeks worth. #adhd

ADHD feels like daydreaming a life you’ll never get to live. #adhd

ADHD is accomplishing everything else but the one thing you need to get done. #adhd

Problems around ADHD that affect your career (and simple ways to resolve them) ↓ ❌ Being told “no rush” with projects. ✅ Ask for a deadline before you start. ❌ Told about an impromptu meeting. ✅ Clarify what it’s about immediately. ❌ Mass vague email sent out to all. ✅ Check w/ sender, don’t personalize. ❌ Told “can you do this for me now?” ✅ Ask for a heads up for more notice. ❌ Catch myself with impulsive speech. ✅ Check in with listeners for feedback. And yes, I know what you’re thinking. It would be nice if people knew this about you already. But they might not, and if you’re up to it, these are wonderful teaching moments. What’s helped you in your career? —— ♻️Repost and share if you found this helpful. #adhd

With ADHD, decision paralysis happens not because I’m distracted but because I’m completely overwhelmed. #adhd

ADHD is putting 100% confidence in starting a new hobby with 100% certainly you’ll stop it within a month. #adhd

ADHD is drafting a novel, edit for 2 weeks, and then submitting it, maybe. Oh and that novel was just an email to your boss. #adhd

Skills I use daily to support myself and others with ADHD. Any of them resonate? What would you add? #adhd

ADHD is wanting to do 12 things at once and then the next decision you make is completely irrelevant. #adhd

People that manage ADHD well share one amazing trait: (And it's a hard one to learn.) They're the most open people around. This is how they operate: I don't know how to focus ➞ I'll find out I'm not sure what stops motivation ➞ I'll ask I have no idea how to relax ➞ I’ll figure it out I'm not sure what to do ➞ I'II trial and error This outcome was great ➞ I'll replicate it Every. Single. Time. Those with ADHD that harness openness will foster intentional curiosity. Your answers are in that process. —— ♻️Repost and share if you found this helpful. #adhd

ADHD red flags I ignored for a decade: - I felt ‘different’ - not getting sleep - daily forgetfulness - quick intense emotions - inability to feel motivated The signs were right in front of me… ADHD in my adults years And I didn’t even realize it. Instead I wrote them off as normal adult experiences that I’ll grow out of. But they didn’t go away. In fact things got worse. I had heartbreak. Flunked out of college. Nobody wanted to hire me. And it took a lot of work to get where I’m at now. I’m sharing this in case you think you’ve felt ‘different’ for a good chunk of your life. Different like: - processing issues - executive dysfunction - challenges getting stuff done It was never worth waiting this long to start figuring things out about my unique brain. And you can get started today too. Put yourself first by - learning about ADHD in adults - getting assessed if you can - following me, Jacob 🙏🏼 I talk about ADHD daily. Feel free to follow my work. #adhd

My ADHD superpower you ask? I’ve had to work disproportionately harder in everything. It’s more exhausting than a superpower sometimes. #adhd

I struggled with ADHD at work for years. So I spent 5 painful years exploring the process of mindfulness at work — that actually work. Here are a few simple ones: 1. Desk breathing: Take 3 deep breaths before starting a new task. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4. 2. Sensory grounding: Identify 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. 3. Mindful transitions: When moving between tasks, pause for 10 seconds. Notice how your body feels and your current thoughts. 4. One-minute body scan: Set a timer and quickly check in with each part of your body, releasing tension. It works with practice. 5. Mindful listening: In conversations, focus entirely on the speaker. Notice when your mind wanders and gently bring it back. 6. Zen doorknobs: Anytime you open a door and turn the knob, gently remind yourself to notice mindful moments. 7. Mindful sipping: When drinking water or coffee, focus solely on the sensation, temperature, and taste for 30 seconds. - A day doing this feels good. - A week of practice feels great. And month of dedication feels life changing. What can you do right now to be mindful? #adhd